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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-09
The Precious Metals.

The gold and silver products of this cOun-
try last year was $50, 000. 900, of which $685.
600, 900 was in gold and s5l 200, 900 in silver.
This is larger total than wac ever before
produced 10 one year, though gold production
alone was largest in 1858, when it amounted
TO S65 900 900 This was Ia the height of
the California gold excitement. Colorado,
with S20. 000, 900 worth OF precious metals per
year, ana Montana, with Sl7 900 900, both
lead California, whose product last year was
SIG 900 900. These enormous yearly outputs
of the precious metals enable this country to
endure balance of trade against us without
injury In other words, we buy what we
consider more useful than gold, and thus
equallze the worlds supply of the precious
metals. IL is only thus that these mines
could continue to be profitable to US Spain
some centuries ago tried to hold monopoly
of the precious metals, which were main
~ mined in her American colonies. The
result WAS, the Spaniard became lazy ard
coed for nothing his country grew to be the
dearest land to live in under the sun. With
plenty of money and nothing else, there was
no encouragement to work. 1t was cheaper
to buy ANYTHING than it was to produce it.
Spain suffered from glut OF gold and silver
by precisely the same causes which this couu-
try suffered from during our era of depreclat-
ed paper currency after the war. Difusing
these large gold and SILVER products through
the civilized world, they must produce 10.
creased prosperity everywhere. Our advan-
tage in producing, then, will be mainly that
this fact gives us the first handling of the
money, and with nations as with men, those
Who have plenty of money can do the most
successful ira ling Manufacturers Gazette.
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accident, but was unable to render assistance.
and being so early the neighbors were mot
up. The body ~as recovered within an hour.
He leaves wife and six children -Naehias
Cnios
The teachers meeting at Addison, June Sd
and 4th was quite largely attended. Fifty
teachers representing - many schools we're
present, probably 100 or more in all. Mr..
Dresser of Cherryfeld was President. S. S.
Nash of Addison made interesting stalks" as
usual Fl. II. Gray of Millbridge read val
liable paper on Duties of School Officers
and School Teachers. The weather was
rainy both days. Addison people entertained
With their usual courtesy and hospitality.
The next meeting in October is to be in
Cherryfeld.
The county is building a cellar under the
Jail tenement or the turkeys dwelling Of the
Jail building There never has been a cellar
under the house one always has been aeeded
the wan of which has put the jsilor and his
family to great inconvenience. To live thirty
years in house without a cellar taxes pa
thence not a little; besides the loss incident to
the frost of winter is no small consideration.
The flagstaff at Cherryfield, erected by the
wings ia 1871, which has stood for nearly
forty-seven years as a reminder of the log
cabin and bard cider campaign, is to be cut
down.
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tachel to some evil influence which is
supposed to have 90 ruthlessly pursued
this family. Although it is impossible in
this case to definitely declare the cause OF
% many deaths in rapid succession to have
existed in the unhealthful surroundings
or conditions of life. yet it will be the
case nine times out of ten, that when ever
q family is destroyed in this manner, a
cause which could be easily removed does
exist and that some one is to greater or
less extent. responsible. The habit OF lay
ing things of onto the Almighty or onto
opposite influences is bad one. 1t does
not effect one single thing. 1t only en-
phasizes ones ignorance and renders him
before the eyes of the more enlightened,
irresponsible. 1t does seem that people
would get discouraged after while, in
running So long accounts with tate.
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The Sweet Girl Graduate.

The sweet girl graduate is on hand now, it
must be remembered. The present week will
witness the departure from Vassar College Of
thirty five fair dau ghters of that seademieal
institution. The world should pause a mo.
ment to welcome them. They haveg got Greek,
and Latin. and Mathematics, French, Ger
man, Spanish, and Italian, music. painting,
and knowledge of making wax flowers all
certified TO among their accomplishments.
Their "sheepskins" are packed away in their
Saratoga trunks. which the bsggage-smasher,
it is hoped, will handle tenderly and with re
spect And how happy they NUT be now
that they are all ready to swoop right in on
life without any more preliminaries The
youth should not always be so ready TO con-
aratulate himself he wasn't born girl. That
10 only commonplace idea somebody
sprung long time ago. To be
girl ard go TO Vassar.
and then graduate in June in the midst OF
roses, essays, ice cream, Strauss waltz
under the light Of the moon and general con
gratulatipnc, with TO uphill work of Law,
physic, theology, Journalism or civil en-
gineeriog ahead to make life an uIdist overed
burden-who wouldn't be a girl? The young
man about to make bis farewell bow at
Harvard, Yale and elsewhere will not have
to look far for plying looks Everybody
pities bin. He knows so little; his educa
ten has so untitled him for life; the world,
he will be told, is full of young fellows with
his accomplishments who are Idle; there is
no room for him until he learns something
practical. The fact is, the young man has
made a mistake in being born a boy. Had
he been girl, and we're he coming down the
present season from Vassar, we would
promise him good deal more for what he
might think himself worth.-Brookiyn
CITIZEN
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OFFICE TREASURER N. H. d. Vs.
ToGUs, Me-, May IA, 1887.
SEALED PROPOSALS, subject to usual condi,
tions. will be received at this office until ~ O'Clock
II June IA, 1887. at which time and place they will
be opened In the presence OF bidders, for furnishing
and delivering at this Home, the subsistence, Quar-
termaster's and Hospital stores, required for the
fiscal year commencing July |, 1887, and which
sist in part of the following. viz:
Tea, coffee, general groceries, flour, fresh and
corned beef. mutton, veal. pork. smoked shoulders
hams, fresh and salt fish. butter. cheese, eggs lard
onions, potatoes corn, OATS shorts, household art-
Giles. Hospital supplies, tobacco, gasoline, kerosene
oil and coal.
The bids will be considered. and accepted or re-
jected item by item.
The Home reserves the right to waive defects and
reject any or all proposals.
Blank, and full information as to bidding. and
terms OF contract and articles to be supplied will be
furs ished on application to this office
Envelopes containing proposals should be marked
proposals for Subsistence, Quartermasters Hos
pital Stores at National Home, ID. VS., Togus,
Me-" and addressed to the undersigned.
II. A. CoBAUGH, Treasurer.
Approved:
LUTHER STEPHENSON, JR.. Governor.
yl6deodtilljune1l
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The Boston and New York Rapid Tran
sit Scheme of which Gov Bodwell is Pre-
sident is one of the greatest and most
desirable railroad improvements yet pro-
posed. Engineers are already locating
the line from New York to New Haven.
Officers of the company have made move
ments to secure connections with tae
railroads in the New England system.
They state positively that the recent large
purchases OF stock of the Boston d
Providence railroad were made partially
in the interests of the Rapid Transit Com
pany-by and through an arrangement
with the Old Colony. The system by con-
nections with the Boston & Maine at the
new Union depot at Boston, will extend
over that road and the Maine Central to
Mt. Desert. The time of passage from
New York to Boston will be very much re-
duced and to Mt. Desert. in the same pro-
portion. There is no doubt of the sue
cess of the scheme as nearly all the nec-
essary lega. arrangements have been
made.
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Give Credit Where Credit is Due

There are sometimes causes which ap-
parently justify belief in the unavoida-
BILE decisions of fate" There is often
feeling that there is no escape from GER
tain uncomfortable influences which hold
persons in firm grasp and inflict upon
them the most dreadful misfortune. Su-
perstitious to the extreme. people who en-
terrain such ideas submissively yield to
the creature of their imagination, and in
ignorance. endure sufferings which by the
use of little practical knowledge might
be banished.
The fact Is, fate is ghost of former
days, which coming down to us from
the most ignerant OF the past, is believed
by the ignorant of the present to still re-
main, n member of that band of evil
spirits which have been supposed to abuse
humanity since creation. Luck has long
since been dethroned from its once exalted
position and the average man believes in
himself and his own powers as the causes
which produce his good fortune. But
WHY be so persistently clings to the idea
of fate as the author of his woes and sor-
rows, Is more than can be accounted for.
With the means of intellectual develop.
ment men trust upon him, it's mystery
why he doesn't humble fate rs well rs
luck.
The occurrence within year. of seven
deaths in western family and the fatal
accident happening to the only remaining
child and to the father rs the funeral pro-
cession was passing to the grave where a
child that had just died was to he buried,
has called forth many EXPLANATIONS OF
pity; but they have all contained blame At
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An End TO Rome Scraping.

Edward Shepherd. of Harrisburg. Ill.,,
says Having received so much benefit
from Electric Bit,ers. feel it is my duty to
let suffering humanity know it. Have had a
running sore on my ley for eight wears; my
doctors told me would have to have the
bone scrsped or leg amputated. used. in
stead. three bottles of Electric Bi'ters and
seven boxes Bncklen's Arnica Salve and my
leg is now sound ond we'll"
Electric Bilters are sold at fifty cents a
bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at 25c.
per box BY Devine & Coughin.
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The usual tr.stmen, of catarrn is v-ry

The usual Treatment. of catarrn is very un-
satisfactory, as thousands of despairing
patients can testify. On this point a trust
worthy medical writer says: proper local
treatment is positively necessary to success.
but many, if not most of the remedies in
general use by physicians sfford bnt tempo
rary benefit A cure certainly cannot be ex-
pected from snuffs, powders, douches and
washes" Elv's Cream Balm is remedy
which combines IN" imp 'rtant requisites of
quick action, specific curative power with
perfect safety and pleasantness to the patient.
june7 deou&wlw
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The graduating class OF the Saco High
School will charge an admission Zee to
their commencement exercises. Although
this is done to avoid the crush at the en-
trance and to obviate the necessity OF per-
sonal friends of the graduates spending
an hour or two in viewing an empty plat
form in order to secure seats, yet we think
that the public can well afford to pay any
reasonable sum to view the latest and
most expensive designs of the dressmak
er's art. Competition runs high in the
dress line. and essays too frequently come
in, second best.
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II does look as ifPresident Cleveland's
order to place at half-mast the flags on the
government buildings, out OF respect to
Ex-Vice President Wheeler, came little
late, but it is probably excusable on the
ground that the President Is Dusily en-
gagged in fishing and other pleasure pur
suits, and is not supposed to be particu-
larly informed upon the passing events OF
the day
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The friends of the administration are
limiting that Secretary Bayard has nearly
completed a settlement of the fisheries
controversy and that the result will sur
prise the country. The country has al
ready been very much astonished that the
Secretary has not already settledthe whole
matter and has wondered what the "mean-
ing Of all this delay might be-" II Mr..
Bayard shall really succeed in effecting an
equitable and satisfactory settlement, the
country will certainly be surprised. 1t is
not best to anticipate too much.
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State News.


The Commercial says: The funeral of the
late Marshall J. Egery occurred at the Uni
ve9salist churcn Bangor, Tuesday afternoon,
the attendance being large. Especially
noticeable were the many employees present
from the Iinckley Egery Iron works to pay
their last tribute of respect to the one whom
they have so long known aud highly respected.
The services were conducted by the pastor.
Rev. E. E. Peck, assisted by Rev. G. w
Field. of the Central church. The regular
Universalst choir sang. The bearers were
the following gentlemen: Manly Il. Tr4sk.
C | Collamore, ID. W. Maxfield, G. w. Max
field, G w Mansur, C. v. Crosmsn, w
Staples William Lee. of Lawrence, Mass :,
has had the greatest experiences with salmon
of any sportsman who has been here thus far
this season. He hooked one few nights
since, and played him for over an hour,
finally landing him by the light of lantern
The fish had seemed sulky all the time, and
did not rise like kind and obliging every
dav sslmoa. This was explained when he
gated the salmon as he found that the Ash
had been hooked near the TAIL 1t was the
most peculiar circumstance that has happened
At the fishing grounds this year.-Mr. A. w.
Bigelow, head clerk IN the Railway Mail
Service between Bangor and Vanceboro has
resigned. We have not learned of any APP
potDtmSnt 10 uit tue vac tuCy.
SAeADAHoc.
Alta meeting of the Bath Board of Trade
Monday evening statements were m sde which
make it appear that that city will soon add
a mallesble iron plant to its industries. This
is not the only industry that this organic ston
has on its list. 1t in active correspondence
with parties in various parts of the country
and the future prospect of Bath is brigh;
s,.f h., Era at rt,,ra
were baptised in the Keunebec at Richmond,
Sunday. by the pastor, Rev. O. L. Gle.
| One of the candidates is eighty seven years
| old.
| SoMERsEr.
NoRRIpaEwocK Our correspondent
writes. June a. A special town meeting was
held Tuesday, to see what should be done
with the towns interest in the Somerset
railroad. In view Of the fact that an exten
sion was talked of, aud plan to build from
Skowhegan to Scion was being pushed. it
was deemed advisable to take this action and
C. A. Harrington, c. H. Hussey, and A. H.
Couaut we're chosen q committee to take
charge of che towns interest in the matter -
| Sylvanus Morse, an aged and respected
citizen, a member of the Methodist church,
and of Bates Post, q. A. R., was buried to-
day. He died of dropsy induced by malarial
| disease contracted in Louisiana while NE m
| Der of Co. K, 2lst Me. Vols.-rhe Bspsist
society have secured the services of the
celebrated Boston vocalist, Stuart Rogers,
foi next Tuesday evening.
] WAsHIN6ToS.
Samuel Small, aged AZ wears, son OF
Eben G. Small, Sn., of South Lubec, was
drowned May 80. about $50 A. NJ. by the
upsetting Of a small punt, in which he had
| gone of to get boat lying about so yards
f.ou, THAR sho,o Hia fathap witnessod Tia
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1t is certainly very much out OF the usu-
al order of things not to have dispatches
announcing immediate and threatening
hostile attitudes between the European
nations The only way to explain the Alb
sence of the war clouds. is to take into
consideration that the vacation season has
now opened.
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I'm portant
Evidence!
INTRODUCED BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
TESTIMONY OF THE People!

Mrs. L. r. STEELE, of Yreka, Siskiyou
Co., CAL, writing under date of Feb. 8,
1887, says &C sent to Chicago for Dr.
r. c. Flowers Brain and Nerve Pills;
have taken only portion Of bottle,
and feel like a new person already. They
have worked like magic on my system.
/ was unable to do anything when first
commenced taking them; now can
work all day long"
Mrs. M. P. QUIT, No. III Shonnard St.,
Syracuse, N. Y, in writing for Nerve
Pills and Liver Sanative, says 80"
called on a friend this morning, who
wants your medicines. She said, Mrs.
Quit, l want some of the medicine you
have taken; think it has almost raised
you from death, and it certainly will help
me- She was so surprised to see me
walk into her house. 1t is longer dis
lance than have walked for more than
year. No one but the good Father in
heaven knows how have suffered for
two years, and how thankful am for the
benefit 1 have received from your
remedies. 1 feel that when first began
to take them, took the first step toward
a cure. l cannot express myself any
better than to say it was like letting the
sun shine on a plant that was dying for
its genial rays"
Every bottle Of DR.. r. C. Flowers
BRAIN AND NERVE Pills contains one
hundred pills. Price, Sl.00. For sale by
all druggists.
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Force their way into many household that might
be protected from their inroads. by the simple pre-
caution of keeping in the house that benign family
medicine and safes uard of health Hostetters Stom
ach Bitters. Particularly where there are children,
should 1t be 1t pit on hand, as a prompt remedy for
nfante complaints, In their outset easily conquer
able but which. II allowed to engratt themselves on
the delicate childish organism, are not easily dis
lodged and speedily work grievous mischief irreg-
ularty of the bowels indigestion and biousness
ailments Of common occurrence in the household.
Children living in malarious regions, are more liza
Ole 10 be attacked with chils and fever than adults
and the ravagcs of that fell disease in their system
are speeder and more serious In remote localities,
tar from professional aid ii is especially desirable.
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fIrs.--All dts stopped free oy DR.. Hines
Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after frs,
days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and
$500 trial battle free to fit cases. Send t.
DR.. Kline. 93l Arch ST., philadelphia. Pa.
iana7eod&,riy
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Pure Water.

Pure w alter.
The Augusta Water Company il now ready to 1 ur
nish water for dwelling houses. stables xns, stores
hotels. for motive power or mechanical purposes
The luxury OF having pure water in building can
not be fully appreciated until its benefits have been
enjoyed. Statistics prove beyond DISPUTE that the
most impure water for general $50 IL obtained from
wells; and the next Objectionable is obtained from
cstern water collected from the roofs of buildings
The wells fed BY intration OF water which falls
on the adjacent territory, which Is drained from
sewers, cess pools, ETC., in the vicinity. Unfortu
natey well water may be totally unfit Tor domestic
consumption. and yet be palatabe to drink-the very
presence of organic impurities giving an attractive
sparkle to the water. In many cities, wells which
have been the most popular have proved. on analyz
ing the water TO be very dangerous the health OF
the community using them
All applications for water should be made at the
offce of the Company 1877 Water Street, over the old
location of the First National Bank.
Table of rates furnished on application.
Augusta, June !, 1887. AUGUSTA WATER Co.
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The Keunebec journal establishment IL prepared
1t ali times to give Immediate attention TO orders OF
any kind Of book or job printing. We have every
facility for doing work cheaply and we'll Have new
presses, large quantities Of paper stock, and the
latest styles Of type. Orders by mail viii receive
prompt attention.
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SDeci0L Advertisements.

Small advertisements, not preceding three lines,
coming under the head Of WANTED. For SALE,
TO LET, LOST, &C., ,ciU be inserted here time
for IS cents, three times for 40 cents and one geek
for 90 cents.
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Lost.

r O~T-At or near the depot. pocket book De
IL longing to MRS. A. + SKEELE, Oak st.
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WAsHINGroS.

Samuel Small, aged ~ wears. son of
Eben G. Small, Sn., of South Lubec, was
drowned May 80 about $50 A. NJ. by the
upsetting OF a small punt, in which he had
gone of to get boat lying about so yards
from their shore. His father witnessed the
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Advertising Rates
R00K ann JOB PRINTING.

Can be had on application at the ONCE. Inc
Daily and Weekly taken together ahord the best
for of the Sfdte.
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III alsy gsNIssN jvvaAL

For sale every Wednesday neon at the Dookstort
of j. r. Pierce Augusts; c. L. spauiding, II aloweii
o. NJ. Blanchard, Gardiner.
n not paid within the year the Daily Is $500 q
zcuy and the Weekly ALSO.
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VYyANTEO-The ladies of Augusta to call at the
w Millinery Store on Winthrop Court and ex-
anime my stock OF hats, &C., just received from
New Ysrk City. MISS PRIDE.
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VYANTED-Coa Makers to work in shop. Lib
w eral wages and steady work to irst-ciass work.
men. Apply to S. l.. HUNTINGTON, 100 Water
street. Augusta. Me. ian15n
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FOs. Safe.

CNOR ALE-Nicsel Plated Bicycle in good con-
Il dition. +. W. Oh ASE, Augusta, Me.
june7du